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Podcast Episode 176: Talking About Judicial Clerkships with Kelsey Russell

December 11, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with Kelsey Russell, a writer for the Law School Toolbox and a recent federal judicial clerk, about clerkships.

In this episode we discuss:

The day-to-day experiences of a law clerk
Who should clerk?
When should you clerk?
What will you learn?
The intangible benefits of clerking
The future of the clerkship hiring plan
Tips for clerkship applications and interviews

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 175: Top Interview Questions with Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones

December 4, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to discuss the most common questions we get about job interviewing as a law student.

In this episode we discuss:

The research you must do before any job interview
What to wear
What to bring (and what not to bring)
Special considerations for the virtual interview
How to deal with the awkward interviewer
Thank you notes – yes or no?
How to get help if you struggle with interviewing

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 174: The LSAT is Going Digital! Thoughts From LSAT Expert Nathan Fox

November 27, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with Nathan Fox, LSAT expert and founder of Fox LSAT, about some changes coming soon to the LSAT.

In this episode we discuss:

The upcoming changes to the LSAT in July and September of 2019
Why you should basically never cancel your LSAT score
The economics of taking the LSAT
What the changes mean for students studying for the LSAT right now
Why every point in your LSAT score really matters
Smart digital tools for LSAT prep

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 173: Frequently Asked Questions about Resumes and Cover Letters (w/ Sadie Jones)

November 20, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to have ex-recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about the most common questions we’ve been getting about resumes and cover letters.

In this episode we discuss:

Why you should almost always stick to a one-page resume
How and why it’s important to insert some personality into your resume
What work experiences to include and which ones you can leave off your resume
How to get help improving your resume
What goes in a cover letter, and why you really DO have to write one
Where and how to address resume gaps, bad grades, and other common hiccups

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 172: Tackling Common Exam Prep Scenarios

November 13, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re talking about some typical exam prep scenarios that you might find yourself tackling, so tune in and learn how to handle these common situations.

In this episode, we discuss:

Common scenarios that law students face while preparing for exams
What to do if you haven’t started preparing for exams (Don’t panic! It’s never too late!)
Where to find the resources you need to prepare for exams
How leaning in to what you are least comfortable with can help you succeed
Why being confident is good, but being overconfident can be a trap
How to handle balancing exam prep with family and friends
Strategies and help for the all-too-common exam anxiety that strikes law students

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 171: Building the 21st Century Casebook (w/Vikram Savkar)

November 6, 2018 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to be talking with Vikram Savkar, vice president and general manager of the education and training business for Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory US, one of the largest publishers of legal casebooks, supplements, and other law related materials in the world, about how law school casebooks are changing in the digital era.

In this episode, we discuss:

How legal casebooks have evolved over the last several years and some of the key features that digital casebooks have introduced to law school learning
What is the “Google Generation” and how are they learning differently than students did just 10 years ago?
Given how much everyone is on their devices these days and how “distracted” folks already are, are digital casebooks really a good idea?
What about reading comprehension – is reading on paper better for comprehension and retention?
The newest features of Connected Casebook (Wolters Kluwer’s digital casebook platform) and what the future of law school learning looks like

Thanks for listening!

Law School Toolbox Team

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